Adventure on Ice: MiniTrekking in the Perito Moreno Glacier

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Prepare for a unique and unforgettable experience in the majestic Los Glaciares National Park. Once at the "Bajo de las Sombras" port, you will board a boat to cross Lake Rico, arriving on the opposite shore after approximately 20 minutes of sailing in front of the imposing southern face of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Upon disembarking, you will be greeted by our expert mountain guides, who will lead you to a cozy refuge with a privileged view of the glacier. From here, the trek begins! We will start the tour with a walk along the lake shore, keeping our eyes on the glacier to ensure we don't miss the opportunity to witness calving. Next, the guides will give a talk on glaciology. The glacier circuit is of medium difficulty; the ice surface is uneven but firm and safe. During the walk, you will be able to appreciate a variety of typical glacial formations such as deep crevasses, blue sinkholes, enormous seracs, and turquoise lagoons.

Your experience

What’s included

• Round trip transfers from your hotel (only if you choose the option that includes transfers)
• 60 minute walk in the Patagonian Andean forest (round trip)
• 40 minutes of navigation on the south face of the Perito Moreno Glacier
• Visit to the footbridges of Perito Moreno (only if you choose the option that includes transfers)
• Crampons for walking on ice
• Bilingual guide in Spanish and English
• 90 minutes above the ice

Not included

• Lunch and bottle of water (you must bring your own)
• Optional Gratuities
• Entrance fee (Mastercard is not accepted, you can pay in cash or visa card in Argentine pesos)

Meeting and pickup

If you book an option without transfer: You must arrive at Puerto Bajo Las Sombras at the time we will indicate the day before the activity date. Possible boarding times: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Before you go

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Age restrictions: This activity is suitable exclusively for people aged 8 to 65 inclusive, without exception. Minors must have the necessary physical and mental capacity to walk for approximately 3 hours, of which 1 hour and 30 minutes are spent on ice using crampons. If minors under the age of 18 participate without their parents, they may only do so with written authorization from them, specifying the full details of the supervising adult in charge.
• Food: Food is not included and there are no places to purchase it during the excursion. Each passenger must bring their own food from El Calafate.
• Recommended clothing: Thermal shirt and leggings, warm sweater and jacket, windproof and waterproof jacket, trekking pants, waterproof hiking or athletic shoes, thermal socks or two pairs of socks, gloves, warm hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• To confirm your booking, you must send the following information for all passengers: Full name, Passport or national identity card number, Nationality, Date of birth, Photograph of the passport of minors, Hotel (if you purchased the option with transfers). Your booking will not be confirmed, nor will your place be guaranteed, until we have received all the requested information from each passenger.
• Schedule: The published schedule is an estimate. Once all the information required to confirm the booking has been received, our team will inform you of the exact start time.
• Medical restrictions: Pregnant women and people with obesity and sedentary lifestyles are not eligible to participate; nor are those with respiratory illnesses such as COPD, asthma, or emphysema; central or peripheral cardiovascular conditions; reduced cardiac or vascular capacity; stents, bypasses, pacemakers, or other prostheses; physical or mental disabilities that affect attention, gait, or coordination; recent fractures; serious spinal or knee problems; or recent surgeries.
• Evaluation for participation: If, at the start of the excursion, a person presents any of the aforementioned exclusionary conditions or has difficulty walking independently, they will not be able to participate. In these cases, no refund will be issued.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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